Chapter 579 Entrepreneur Shi Ji, Franchisee Xie Wen
After arriving at the air archipelago that Shiji called the "World of the Strong," the two airships flew directly to the largest island in the middle.
Xie Wen stood on the bow and looked around.
There are quite big differences between the surrounding islands. Although most of them are dense forests, the plants on each island are obviously different, and even the seasons are different. Xie Wen even saw a All golden "Autumn Island"...
Could it be that those strange single-season islands in the Pirate World can still remain the same even if they are separated and removed from their current geographical environment?
Such an unscientific situation is really too pirated!
In addition to these distinct forest islands, there are several islands that are completely covered by sea water, and there is also a desert island that seems to have been moved from Alabasta.
Xie Wen guessed that either they were assigned to different islands based on the habits of the creatures on the island, or that these satellite islands were experimental bases, trying to test the evolutionary direction of those animals in different ecological environments.
Based on Shi Ji's behavior, the second possibility seems to be higher.
The situation on the main island is different. Basically, there are some geographical environments, deserts, plains, forests, oceans... There is even a snow mountain at the highest point of the island.
In addition, there is a very conspicuous palace on the main island, and...
"village?"
Xie Wen turned his head and looked at Shi Ji, pretending to be curious and asked: "Are there any ordinary people on your island?"
"Jie hahahaha! There always have to be people to do some chores." Shi Ji didn't mean to be secretive, he said frankly and honestly: "Actually, these people are the aborigines of this island, and they were kidnapped by me. Work for me."
Without waiting for Xie Wen to frown, he continued: "I just let them do things for me, which is already very merciful among pirates, but if you don't like it, Xie Wen, I can also send them away. But after we go to war with the world government, I'm worried that they will leak the secret."
Shiji's tone was very sincere when he said these words, and he really meant it.
He was willing to give away his own sword, so what could he not give up to just a group of coolies?
In the theater version, Shiji forced Nami to join the gang but did not intend to keep his promise. That was because Nami did not have the strength to resist him. But for Xie Wen, Shiji never thought of playing any tricks.
Just like he once wanted to join forces with Roger, Shiji really wanted to rule the world with Roger back then.
To put it bluntly, only those with strength are qualified to be on the table, and those with weak strength like Nami can only be used by him.
Xie Wen actually knew what Shi Ji was thinking, but the other party's state was completely different from what he knew, which really made him a little nervous.
because……
This is too damn like licking a dog!
A somewhat disgusting metaphor suddenly popped into Xie Wen's mind.
"Alas--"
The moment this idea came up, Xie Wen's whole body was filled with nausea and goosebumps.
It's disgusting, but looking at Shi Ji's attitude, it can be said that he is sincere and a little humble. If Xie Wen hadn't known what his situation was, he might have formed an alliance with the other party, even if he didn't If you form an alliance, you will most likely maintain a friendly relationship with him.
"Wow! What a stinky meow!"
(=`艸=)
Just as Xie Wen secretly sighed, all the cats on the ship covered their mouths and noses.
Several cats who had had similar experiences in the Kingdom of Alabasta quickly took out the gas masks made by Haiyuan Meow and put them on.
"Ah... I'm sorry, I was negligent."
Shiji quickly explained: "There is a tree called Daft-Green on this island, which can emit a unique odor that only beasts and humans with a keen sense of smell can smell..."
As he spoke, he pointed to the circle of strange trees planted around the palace that looked like giant radishes.
"Look, there are those little cuties."
Then he said to Xie Wen and the cats: "Just be patient a little longer. The smell distance of Daft-Green is limited. Once it flies inside, it will be fine."
As soon as he finished speaking, Cuixiang was the first to put down her paws, then quickly picked up the "Ibuki Ladle" that she had just thrown aside, pulled out the stopper and took a big gulp.
"Okay, okay, I didn't spill the wine, meow!"
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The little drunk cat wiped the remaining wine from the corner of his mouth, then quickly licked the wine off his paws, and then muttered happily.
After taking off his gas mask, Haiyuan Miao twitched his nose a few times, and then asked with a worried expression: "Is there anything special about this kind of tree? Why do you plant so many of them around, and if If I’m not mistaken, there seemed to be such smelly trees planted around the village before.”
In fact, Haibara Meow has noticed that Daft-Green is not only smelly but also very toxic. However, considering that Xie Wen does not really intend to form an alliance with Shiji, and Keli Meow also said that he does not like this Man, the smart little cat didn't tell this matter in front of Shi Ji.
"Jie hahahaha! This is related to what I am about to show you."
Two airships landed at the dock of the main island one after another. Shi Ji led them to his palace while showing Xie Wen his cards and strength.
"IQ is a plant that can make animals evolve. My subordinates have created 'SIQ' through research, which makes their evolution direction more inclined to fighting and more ferocious. After nearly 20 years of continuous iterative evolution, the animals on these islands are no longer inferior to most of the pirates today, and their destructive power is far superior to them. With their help, it is not difficult to completely destroy the naval base and Santa Marie Joa."
Except for not mentioning his plan to destroy the East China Sea and shock the world, Shi Ji has basically explained his "advantages" to Xie Wen.
After introducing his trump card, Shi Ji stared at Xie Wen like an entrepreneur who urgently needed franchisees and investors, looking forward to his answer.
Of course, if Xie Wen still refused to agree, Shi Ji was ready to turn his face at any time.
Xie Wen was too familiar with this kind of scene. When he was doing business and negotiating business on Earth before, he encountered similar situations.
So he imitated the investment managers and said slowly: "This is just your one-sided statement. I have to investigate the beasts you mentioned before I can give you a definite answer."
"Hahahaha! Of course there is no problem! I believe you will be satisfied with them!"
Not only was he not annoyed by Xie Wen's cautious attitude, but he was more optimistic about Xie Wen joining the group.
After all...
If Xie Wen had not agreed to form an alliance with him, why would he go to the trouble of investigating the strength of the beasts on the island? In addition to "Ying Shi" and "Mu Ku", there seemed to be nothing worthy of Xie Wen's covetousness. Xie Wen had no need to act with him here.
Since Xie Wen was not acting, Shi Ji, who had sufficient confidence in the beasts on the island, naturally had no reason not to be optimistic.
He firmly believed that with the strength of the beasts on the island, Xie Wen would definitely be determined to form an alliance with him.
Moreover, according to Dr. Indigo's prediction, it would take several years for his beast army to be fully formed.
So, Shiqi was not in a hurry at all.